Contract:                        Permanent, full-time

Working Hours:             37 hours per week

Salary:                            £55,201 – £58,149 per annum

Location:                        Kelvedon Park, Rivenhall, Essex

Closing Date:                 5pm, Thursday 22 May 2025

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location, however the expectation is that, as a full-time people-facing role, your work will be balanced between home and Service facilities, and you will be expected to attend Service premises for at least 3 days of a 5-day working week.  

The role

As Lead People Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping us deliver our People and organisational strategies, aligned with our Community Risk Management Plan. Your focus will be on high-quality, people-centred interventions that support our ambition to build a high-performing, inclusive culture across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS).

You’ll act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, offering insight, challenge and direction on all aspects of the people agenda. It’s a role where you can make a real impact, helping us shape how we lead, work and support our people across the Service.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnering, you’ll join a small team of Lead People Partners, each with responsibility for their own small team. You’ll provide leadership and guidance across defined areas of the organisation, supporting leaders to deliver on ambitious goals and helping us move closer to our aspiration of becoming the best Fire and Rescue Service in the country.

What are we looking for?

The fire and rescue sector is evolving, and at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we’re proud to be part of that change. Over the last decade, we’ve made real progress in shaping a more inclusive, supportive and forward-looking culture. While there’s always more to do, we’re committed and equipped with strong strategies to continue that journey.

We’re looking for someone with a fresh perspective: pragmatic, curious and confident in challenging established thinking where it helps us move forward. In this role, you’ll support our leaders to shape a confident, people-focused organisation by developing inclusive leadership, building capability and encouraging autonomy. It’s a busy and complex time, particularly around employee relations, but also an exciting opportunity to influence real cultural and organisational progress grounded in trust, development and high performance.

Eligibility

·         MCIPD, or other equivalent qualification (with relevant experience)

How to apply 

Please attach your CV, which should include at least five years of your employment and/or education history. Along with your CV, we would like you to include a supporting statement that highlights how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

You can submit your application as a Word document, PDF, MP3 (voice note), or MP4 (video).

While there’s no strict word limit, we recommend keeping both your CV and supporting statement to around two pages each (or equivalent).

You may attach additional documents (such as qualifications) should you wish.

Assessment and selection:

 Stage 1  

Application (online application, by closing date of Thursday 22 May)

Shortlisting(assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria on Friday 23 May)

Stage 2  

Panel interview and presentation

Informal discussion with members of the team

We are planning to hold Stage 2 at Service Headquarters, Kelvedon Park, on Tuesday 3 June.

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the CIPD Profession map and standards, our Service values and Code of Ethics, and the NFCC Leadership Framework. 

You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)  

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:

Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Steve Tovey, Head of People Partnering on 07740 501404 or steve.tovey@essex-fire.gov.uk

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

We are an Inclusive Employers (Silver Standard) organisation and welcome applications from all applicants who believe they meet the eligibility and essential criteria.

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire

Benefits:

Salary:  £27,269 – £31,067 per annum (pay award pending), Grade 3 (based on relevant experience)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Location – Service Headquarters, Calcot, Reading and other work locations as required

Excellent annual leave allowance of 25 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available 

Other information about our benefits can be found here 

This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme’  

About the Role:

We are seeking a Coaching and Resourcing Assistant within the Resourcing and Development team; this role offers the opportunity to build and develop a career whilst working in the Human Resources and Learning and Development department of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS).

You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and evolving environment, while being part of an organisation that prioritises the training, development, and wellbeing of its employees. Our friendly and supportive team works within a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture, with some flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. We also offer a range of tailored training and development opportunities post-appointment to support you in your role and help you grow your career.

This varied role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and approachable individual to contribute to the attraction and recruitment processes for our operational staff, supporting individuals as they begin and grow their careers within the Service. The position requires strong administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping in line with GDPR, effective organisation, research, and confident use of a variety of databases, systems and technologies.

About you:

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with others, has a can-do solutions focussed approach to work and are able to build and maintain positive and productive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach to their work, and excels at building and maintaining positive, productive relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Working within the Resourcing and Development team, you will support recruitment processes, particularly our Wholetime Firefighter recruitment to enable continuing change and improvement in this field.

The key focus of this role is:

• To support the delivery of activities around resourcing to support recruitment processes
• Liaise with a range of people internal and external to RBFRS
• Provide timely accurate and effective administrative support and manage expectations.
• To act as a first point of contact and to deal efficiently and courteously to all queries
• Effective use of databases and HR/learning management systems and technology to accurately enter and maintain and interrogate data
• Undertake financial administration when necessary, using relevant finance systems
• Proven ability to effectively coordinate and manage multiple tasks and priorities to successful completion
   

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Knowledge and understanding of resourcing activities and processes
  Good general education (equivalent of 5 GCSE passes level C or above – must contain English Language and Mathematics)
  The ability to develop positive and effective relationships with a broad range of individuals/organisations
  Ability to achieve deadlines and meet customer requirements
  Knowledge of General Data Protection (GDPR) and the ability to maintain confidentiality of information
  Proficient IT skills
  Ability to co-ordinate and successfully manage a wide range of tasks
  The ability to work effectively as part of a team
   

Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to take applications from those interested in applying for the Wholetime Firefighter apprentice position.

Some weekend / evening working is required on occasion.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached. The selection process will involve an interview and role related task.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position, click Apply Now.

Please see the link to the Job Profile/Person Specification.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.  

For further details about the role or to simply discuss any adaptations or adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with our recruitment process please contact Ellece Ott, Resourcing Adviser at otte@rbfrs.co.uk or Sue Press, Coaching and Succession Lead at presss@rbfrs.co.uk to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CVs without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 09:00 hours 27 May 2025

It is anticipated that the assessment process will take place 9-10 June 2025.

Start date:  asap

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

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Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity.  All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on application.

Closing date: 25 May 2025 at midnight.

Fixed Term: 9 months

Full Time:  37 hours per week

Salary: £43,182 – £44,262 per annum

Are you passionate about developing people, supporting them to be their best and enthusiastic to learn new skills? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic, high-performing team? If so, we want to hear from you!

About us

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Our firefighters operate from 19 fire stations across Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes. Not all lifesavers wear uniforms. We employ around 100 people from specialist support staff to education and fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

You will be responsible for:

Designing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive programme that equips managers with the skills and tools necessary to excel in their people management responsibilities. This role ensures that managers are held accountable for their performance in managing their teams and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

You will also be responsible for creating, implementing, and managing a comprehensive coaching and mentoring proposition that supports employee development and fosters a culture of coaching across the service. This role involves working closely with leaders, managers, and employees to promote coaching practices that enhance performance, engagement, and career growth.

About you

We are looking for a focused, self-starting individual who is driven to influence change, with:

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting to audiences at all levels, writing reports, business cases and procedures
Excellent attention to detail with a positive approach to problem solving
Ability and skills to design and deliver reward & recognition programmes
Great interpersonal skills
Great customer service and a ‘can do’ attitude
The ability to work confidently within a busy team and to interact with individuals in a friendly, courteous manner and is tolerant in their approach

Qualifications required

Degree level education and/or extensive experience within the learning and development field
Award in Education and Training (AET) (PTLLS), working towards or prepared to achieve
Level 5 Coaching or equivalent level of experience
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent in Maths and English

Experience and skills required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and workforce development
Experience of implementing and delivering successful partnership projects with both internal and external partners
Experience of managing (training) procurement processes
Experience of coaching and supporting managers

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anna Collett at acollett@bucksfire.gov.uk

Interviews: 2nd June 2025

How to Apply:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Applications should be made via the e-recruitment system.

Abatement and Protected Pension:

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Fire Control – Learning and Development Manager to join our Fire Control Team.  You will join us on a full time basis working 42 hours per week, on a permanent basis.

This role is available on Grey Book Control Terms and Conditions, working the Day Duty System and you will receive a competitive salary at Watch Manager Development rate of £40,538 (gross) per annum. The role is based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

Key responsibilities of the Data Team Manager role:

-Develop and maintain, plan and support delivery of acquisition training and associated consolidation exercises, of developing training, Fire Control learning/training and Supervisory Review Training.
-Monitor and modify planned training activities to ensure the successful completion of team and Service objectives.
-Monitor and quality assure Call Quality Assessments to identify training and development needs.
-Collaborate with other FRS stakeholders to ensure National Operational Guidance and learning is absorbed and embedded into Fire Control supporting wider Service Delivery.
-Develop, plan and support training events of Service staff.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to establish new/revised ways of working to accommodate new initiatives.
-Liaise with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally, to establish and maintain good working relationships to support Fire Control learning and wider Service Delivery.
-Assist the Control Group Support Team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems and operations.
-Maintain a safe working environment and support DSFRS ‘Safe to’ culture.

Closing date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025

We anticipate the selection process to begin week commencing 2 June 2025.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025.

We anticipate that the selection process for this role will begin week commencing 2 June 2025.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Team Manager to join our Fire Control Team. You will join us on a full time basis working 42 hours per week, on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

This role is available on Grey Book Control terms and conditions, working the Day Duty System and you will receive a competitive salary at Watch Manager Development rate of £40,538 (gross) per annum. The role is based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

Key responsibilities of the Data Team Manager Role:

-Develop and manage the Control mobilising system t meet the requirements of the Service.
-To implement improved arrangements for the recording of information within Fire Control Service systems relating to premises which present an unusually high risk in the context of operational response.
-Ensure all the data held by Fire Control is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations and to establish processes and procedures to maintain compliance.
-Assist the Fire Control Management team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems.
-Collate information from a range of sources to support investigations, respond to Freedom of Information requests and assist with the production of statistical information and proactively provide information and advice.
-Review and optimise current system data.
-Provide technical support to assist with the development and delivery of improved availability and mobilising to maximise the effective use of resources.
-Provide technical support to assist with the Operational Alignment, compliance with National Operational Guidance, and organisational change within DSFRS and the NFSP.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025.

We anticipate that the selection process for this role will begin week commencing 2 June 2025.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Data Team Assistant to join our Fire Control team. You will join us on a full time basis working 42 hours per week, on a fixed term contract until 31 January 2027.

This role is available on Grey Book Control Terms and Conditions and you will receive a competitive salary paid at the Crew Manager Development Rate of £38,039.00 (gross) per annum. The role is based in our Control Room at Service Headquarters in Exeter. 

Key responsibilities of the Data Assistant role: 

-Assist in managing the Control mobilising system to meet the requirements of the Service. 
-To check and carry out the recording of information within Fire Control Service systems relating to premises which present an unusually high risk in the context of operational response. 
-Ensure all data held by Fire Control is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations and to establish processes and procedures to maintain compliance. 
-Assist the Fire Control Management team in developing and managing effective resilience procedures for all critical systems. 
-When required collate information from a range of sources to support investigations, respond the Freedom of Information requests and assist with the production of statistical information and proactively provide information and advice. 
-Provide assistance with the development and delivery of improved appliance availability and mobilising to maximise the effective use of resources. 

Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 May 2025.

We anticipate to begin interviews week commencing 2 June 2025.

We have an exciting opportunity for an EDI and Culture Lead to enhance our People Services team based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. You’ll join us on a permanent contract working 37 hours per week, in return you will receive a competitive salary of £41511.00 – £44711.00 (gross) per annum.

Are you ready to lead a bold transformation supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in a forward-thinking fire service? We’re looking for a passionate, driven, and visionary EDI and Culture Lead to help shape the future of our fire service. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to create lasting impact. You’ll be at the forefront of championing equality, diversity, and inclusion across our teams and the communities we serve. If you’re ready to inspire progress, influence culture, and help build a workplace where everyone can thrive — this is for you. You will make every voice heard and every person valued. Are you up for the challenge?

What You’ll Do –

-Lead the development and delivery of EDI strategies that align with our service’s vision and values.
-Promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation by embedding EDI principles into everyday practices.
-Collaborate with senior leaders and People Services to influence policy, decision-making, and organisational culture.
-Design and implement impactful EDI initiatives that address key barriers and drive measurable change.
-Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of EDI efforts, using data to inform future strategies.
-Provide expert advice and guidance on equality, diversity, and inclusion to teams and stakeholders.
-Support training and awareness programmes that empower staff at all levels to champion EDI values.
-Foster strong relationships with our communities, ensuring their voices are represented and respected.
-Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice, maintaining high standards of accountability.
-Be a visible, proactive ambassador for change, inspiring others and leading by example in creating a fairer, more inclusive fire service.

For more information, or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Huntington via shuntington@dsfire.gov.uk or 07977 353466.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 28 May 2025